Boston Common, Central Massachusetts Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving, take I-90 East (Massachusetts Turnpike) toward Boston. Merge onto I-93 North. Take exit 20 for I-90 East toward Logan Airport. Continue on I-90 East, and take exit 18 toward South Station. Once you exit, follow signs for the South Station area and turn onto Atlantic Avenue. Continue on Atlantic Avenue, then turn left onto Summer Street. Finally, turn right onto Tremont Street. Boston Common will be on your left at 139 Tremont St.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Boston Common via public transportation, take the MBTA commuter rail to South Station. From South Station, exit the station and walk towards Atlantic Avenue. Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue and continue walking until you reach Summer Street. Turn left onto Summer Street, then right onto Tremont Street. Boston Common will be on your left at 139 Tremont St. Alternatively, you can take the Orange Line subway from any station to Haymarket, then walk southeast on Congress Street, turning left onto Tremont Street.

• Walking

  If you are already in downtown Boston, you can easily walk to Boston Common. From the Boston City Hall area, head south on Court Street, then turn right onto Tremont Street. Continue walking straight for about 10 minutes, and you will reach Boston Common at 139 Tremont St. Look for the large green space and park entrance.